Serving 1,275 students in grades Kindergarten-8, E. L. Wright Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: E. L. Wright Middle serves a 16.8 square mile area located in the southwest part of Columbia, SC, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. L. Wright Middle School's student population of 1,275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. L. Wright Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. L. Wright Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. L. Wright Middle School's ranking?
E. L. Wright Middle School is ranked #703 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are E. L. Wright Middle School often compared to?
E. L. Wright Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dent Middle School, Muller Road Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend E. L. Wright Middle School?
1,275 students attend E. L. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of E. L. Wright Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. L. Wright Middle School?
E. L. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. L. Wright Middle School offer ?
E. L. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E. L. Wright Middle School part of?
E. L. Wright Middle School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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